CT HB05456

Repeals and replaces Section 12-181 of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2012.

Authorizes municipal tax collectors to bring foreclosure suits on tax liens, with multiple municipalities able to join in a single complaint based on the largest unpaid tax amount.

Permits courts to order the joinder of any omitted municipalities with tax liens on the same property and allows municipalities to petition to join as party plaintiffs to existing foreclosure actions.

Empowers courts to render deficiency judgments against parties liable for unpaid tax liens when sale proceeds are insufficient to cover the full amount owed, provided the party is joined in the action and served with process.